Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
65-85-0
Name of the chemical
Benzoic acid
Concentration
<=100%
General Information
Revision date
2022-11-14
Product name
Benzoic acid
Product Synonyms
No Data Available
Chemical name
Benzoic acid
CAS No.
65-85-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Formulation of pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics/personal care products and aromatic applications. Agricultural use. Use as an intermediate and as an auxiliary for polymerization
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Company Information
company name
Redox Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H318, H335, H336, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Poisons Schedule (Aust) Not Scheduled Redox Ltd Australia New Zealand Malaysia Corporate Office Sydney Phone +61 2 9733 3000 Adelaide Auckland Kuala Lumpur Locked Bag 15 Minto NSW 2566 Australia Fax +61 2 9733 3111 Brisbane Christchurch USA 2 Swettenham Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia E-mail sydney@redox.com Melbourne Hawke’s Bay Los Angeles All Deliveries: 4 Holmes Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia Web www.redox.com Perth UK Oakland ABN 92 000 762 345 Sydney London Mexico Saltillo Globally Harmonised System Hazard Classification Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Hazard categories
Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Pictograms
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H315 Causes skin irritation H318 Causes serious eye damage H335 May cause respiratory irritation H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264 Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
Response
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, P310 if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. P314 Get medical attention if you feel unwell. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P314 Get medical attention if you feel unwell.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
Classifications
NOT Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Safe Work Australia
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Hazard Categories Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Pictograms Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
